Commercial Financial Accountant

Idaho Milk Products; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation & PTO

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Idaho Milk Products in Jerome, Idaho seeks a Commercial Financial Accountant to support the Commercial and Finance teams with accurate reporting and insights. You will handle month-end close for Commercial and Administrative accounts and deliver meaningful reporting for the sales organization.

The role also backs core accounting tasks, develops Power BI dashboards, and collaborates across departments to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; concentration in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Experience with Power BI dashboard development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end accounting tasks for Commercial and Administrative functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and deliver management reports as assigned.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to support sales reporting and analysis.
• Prepare and maintain sales projections and inventory tracking reports.
• Provide backup support for the Accounts Receivable Specialist and other accounting team members as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; accounting concentration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Excel

Job description

• Days (Mon-Fri). Subject to change according to business needs.

Department

Administration

Location:

Main Plant

City

Jerome

State/Territory

Idaho

Reports To

Director of Business Intelligence

Employment Status

Full time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Shifts

Day Shift

# of openings:

1

Shift

• Days (Mon-Fri). Subject to change according to business needs.

BENEFITS

• We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Commercial Financial Accountant plays a key role in supporting both the Commercial and Finance teams by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information and analysis. This position is responsible for various month-end closing activities related to Commercial and Administrative accounts, ensuring all documentation and procedures are current and compliant. A critical aspect of this role is building strong relationships with the Commercial team and providing them with meaningful reporting, analysis, and business insights. Additionally, this position serves as a backup for core Accounting functions, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of the finance operation.

Essential Functions, Duties And Performance Responsibilities

• Perform month-end accounting tasks for Commercial and Administrative functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and deliver management reports as assigned.
• Assist and complete business surveys and data submissions as requested.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing timely and accurate documentation.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives across the accounting team.
• Generate and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales reports.
• Develop and update Power BI dashboards to support sales reporting and analysis.
• Prepare and maintain sales projections and inventory tracking reports.
• Ensure accuracy of customer master data in accounting systems, including new customer setup and updates.
• Provide backup support for the Accounts Receivable Specialist and other accounting team members as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; concentration in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Experience with Power BI dashboard development is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on identifying key insights and recommending actionable solutions.
• Experience in the dairy or food manufacturing industry preferred.
• Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and punctuality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, departments, and with external partners.
• Sound decision-making, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Subject to up to at least 92db’s.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist occasionally.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other employees.
• Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity (e.g., processing paperwork, filing, stapling, sorting, collating, etc.).

Machines Operated

• Office machines (e.g., personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, and phone).